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David M. Mintz
88,413 votes
21.22%
Vicki M. Roberts
85,790 votes
20.59%
John Ladner
85,362 votes
20.49%
- Occupation: Municipal COURT COMMISSIONER since 1983.
- Received highest rating in judicial evaluation of LA County Bar.
- Perform same functions and duties as JUDGE. Have presided in criminal and civil courtrooms on a daily basis for over 16 years.
- Imposed Jail sentences, for first time in California history, on corporate executives found guilty of toxic waste pollution.
- Current assignment--unique Federally-funded criminal child support enforcement Court. Collect tens of millions of dollars for thousands of kids.
- Lawyer from 1973-1983. Prosecutorial, defense and juvenile court experience, including position as Special Assistant to the United States Attorney.
- Graduate of UC Berkeley and Loyola University School of Law (Los Angeles).
Priorities:
- To defend and uphold the U.S. and California Constitutions, assure the rule of law prevails, protect individual rights and the community.
- To apply the law to all equally--in a fair, reasoned and understandable way through thoughtful, independent and unbiased decisions.
- To treat all with dignity, equality and appreciation for human diversity while punishing civil and criminal wrongdoing and resolving discord.
David W. Stuart
67,710 votes
16.25%
- Occupation: Criminal Trial Prosecutor
- Special Victims Unit for Domestic Violence, Sex Crimes, and Child Abuse, 1999-2000
- Prosecuted Gangs in Compton - Judicial District 1998-1999
- Prosecuted Juvenile Crime 1996-1997
- Law Clerk to Hon. Manuel L. Real - United States District Judge, 1993-1994
- Graduated with Honors from Loyola Law School, 1993
Priorities:
- Victims Rights
- Jury Refrom
- Equal Justice - Regardless of race, creed or gender
John A. Slawson
63,864 votes
15.33%
- Occupation: Superior Court Commissioner / College Law Instructor
- Former Head Criminal Prosecutor for 15 Years
- Maintained Private General Law Practice 12 Years
- Personally tried more than 500 Jury & Court Trials
- Recieved Highest L.A. County Bar Rating of "WELL QUALIFIED"
Priorities:
- Public Confidence in a Fair, Impartial, and Efficient Judicial System
- Impose Sentences Which Protect the Rights & Safety of Victims and the Community
- Elect a Judge who has the Experience & Ability to Properly Serve the Community
Ronald R. Silverton
25,421 votes
6.10%
- Attorney
- Chairman of the Organization for Rehabilitation and Training for disabled persons.
- Provided guidance to developing young men as a member of the Board of Directors, Youth Advisory Board of B'nai Brith
- The Am-Vets Association, a Korean War Veterans support group.
- The Los Angeles County Delinquency and Crime Commission.
- Chariman on the Advisory Council - Area 5 for the L.A.U.S.D.
Priorities:
- My courts will accessible to all residents
- Everyone will be treated fairly every step of the way!
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